3 Part One. The Predicate

Lesson 22
GRAMATIKA: Герундии и герундиальный оборот в функции дополнения.
Section I
Ex. 1. Practise your pronunciation.

Ex. 2. Pay attention to the structure of the following words. Translate them into Uzbek.

a) subatomic, subdivide, subdivision, subgroup, subnormal, substandard

b) decompose, decrease, decentralize, decolourize, deduction, deformation, degradation, dehydration, demagnetize, deoxidize, destruction

c) enable, enlarge, enclose, enforce, enlighten, enrich
Ex. 3. Define the meanings of the word causein the following sentences:

1. An increase in the atmospcric pressure causeda rise in the boiling point of a liquid. 2. There is no causeto consider these data not reliable.3. It was necessary to understand what causedthe explosion. 4. Investigation of peptides is a noble causebecause it may be of great service in medicine. 5. The decrease of the temperature causedthe reaction to procccd slower. 6. The circumstances caused Yam to stop his experiments.

Ex. 4. Find the predicate, the subject and the object in the following sentences:

1. A decrease in the atmospheric pressure results in a lowering of a boiling point. 2. A Swedish astronomer A. Celsius is widely known for his having introduced a temperature scale. 3. Selenium is an interesting substance and well worth studying. 4. Selenium and sulphur resemble each other in having analogous chemical properties.

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